Ten Hag: This is affecting our levels, and I don't know Anthony's condition

Manchester United coach Erik Ten Hag appeared in a press conference, to talk about facing West Ham United, on Sunday, in the ninth round of the English Premier League.

The coach began Speaking about the large number of injuries: “Yes, this affects our levels, and also our position in the league. When you do not have available players, you cannot put together the best team, and this is what is holding us back at this moment.”

He added: “We need more players available more often and so we all have to work together at this point. These are the players, the technical staff, and all the other staff - we have to do our best.” To have more players available, because we know that when we have everyone, we will be a difficult team to play against, when we have all the players we can be really successful, and that is what we have shown over the last two months.”

He continued about Manuel Ugarte: “Definitely, the 6th position is a key position in our team, and [Ugarte] has to learn this position in our playing model. “I think today is a step forward, so I'm really happy With his performance, and from here he has to build on that.”

He stressed: “We have to be patient but, as you can see, if the quality is not in this position (6) It will be very difficult for the team to control matches, and I am not even talking about controlling matches. So, this position needs someone who brings quality all the time, and we have to integrate him now into this team. As I said, I was happy with Ugarte’s performance against Fenerbahce, and from here he can build.”

Noah: “Do you lack a No. 6 player? No we have Casemiro. He's been doing very well lately. We have people there who can fill that role. We have Kobe Maino and I think Christian Eriksen is doing great at the moment.”

He concluded about the team news: “We have to be ready, it is a short transition period and we expect a return. Bruno Fernandes, and we also hope that Jonny Evans will return. As for Anthony, I do not know his condition after his injury against Fenerbahce.”